Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Lesson 1 Entrep 1
Lesson 1 Entrep 1
INTRODUCTION
TO
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LESSON 1
1) The Idea
2) The Market Research
3) The Business Plan
4) Raise Money and Make It Happen
5) Don’t Give Up
WHY ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS
IMPORTANT TO THE ECONOMY?
● It has the ability to improve standards of living and create wealth,
not only for the entrepreneurs, but also for related businesses.
● Entrepreneurs also help drive change with innovation, where new
and improved products enable new markets to be developed.
● Economy wise, higher earnings thanks to entrepreneurship can help
boost national income and tax revenue.
● Entrepreneurs contribute in other ways as well, such as investing in
community projects and supporting local charities.
ENTREPRENEUR
● A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial
risks in the hope of profit.
● "To be a successful entrepreneur you must have a passion for
learning – from customers, employees and even competitors." –
James Bedal, CEO of Bare Metal Standard
● "Successful entrepreneurs ... have the guts to take a calculated risk
and the tenacity and persistence to keep going even when there are
bumps in the road." – Eileen Huntington, co-founder and CEO of
Huntington Learning Center